Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether

Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether (CAS 4536-30-5), also known commercially as Laureth-1 and 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethanol, is a short-chain ethoxylated fatty alcohol.

Where is Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether used?

• Textile and leather processing: scouring and degreasing baths
• Personal care: emulsifier and solvent carrier in rinse-off products for oil dispersion
• Agricultural formulations: improves active ingredient dispersion and wetting in emulsifiable concentrate and suspension formulations
• Industrial cleaning: degreasing in hard-surface and metal-cleaning applications requiring foam control
• It functions as a low-foam surfactant, emulsifier, and solvent carrier where controlled surface activity and degreasing performance are required.

Good to know: Low-foaming behavior is critical to continuous processing lines in textile and leather industries. Its short ethoxylate chain delivers performance without heavy residue.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material is available for personal care applications meeting Laureth-1 purity expectations.
• Bulk supply is typical in drums and IBC containers.